‘Super Sanctuary’ immigration policies threaten lives and help violent criminals

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once said: “Government’s first duty and highest obligation is public safety.” He was right.

Less than a decade later Progressive Democrats in Sacramento passed the law. California’s infamous “sanctuary state” by abandoning public safety for what they view as a more legitimate and important cause. Ensure that immigrants here illegally are not deported when they commit crimes.

Instead we remove illegal immigrant criminals from our communities by releasing them to federal agents for deportation. Law enforcement agencies across the state have been forced to release them back onto our streets. where they often commit crimes again Sometimes there are serious consequences.

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In 2021, federal immigration officials attempted to take in illegal immigrants who had been flagged for deportation. When he was arrested for domestic violence after beating the mother of his 3-year-old child, it was thanks to the policy. Because of these “holy places,” he was released the next day. He still shot her dead in front of their daughter.

At the beginning of last year I have visited the southern border and spoken with immigration officials who warn of the dangers these illegal immigrant criminals pose. They expressed deep concern about the increasing number of young men crossing the border. It is feared that some people may have unknown criminal records at their home. But in San Diego Even though these illegal immigrants still commit crimes, Even our law enforcement agencies are hampered by policy. These careless “sacred places”

These laws have hurt Californians and will continue to do so. But now, in their infinite wisdom, The Democratic-majority San Diego County Board of Supervisors has decided to go one step further.

Current law allows local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration officials in extreme cases, such as murder and gang violence. But the committee thought that even that would be too harsh for these criminals. last week They voted to make San Diego County a It is a “super sanctuary” where local law enforcement cannot cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement. without an order from a federal judge.

In the race to be crowned the person who hates Trump the most. Three Democrats on the committee voted to ensure that even illegal immigrants are arrested for murder, rape and child abuse. or selling drugs They will not be deported. That means if the case is unsuccessful because the witness disappears or decides not to testify. which usually happens The illegal immigrant who murdered San Diegans will be free to kill again in our community, despite ICE’s request for deportation.

They claim it is a stand against Trump’s policies that could allow more of these illegal immigrants to be deported. But in reality It’s a step further than that. It is fully aiding and abetting violent and hardened criminals who are in our country illegally and committing heinous and violent crimes in our communities.

And to what end? To encourage and antagonize the incoming president for progressive brownie points? That is seen as standing up to the perceived Boogeyman by protecting and surrounding yourself with real life things in our community?

This is disgusting. Our job as elected officials is to protect the people we represent. Families and communities that choose us It is to consider interests and safety above all else. This isn’t like that.

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There was some hope, however, as San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez announced she would not comply. a new “super sanctuary,” citing her position as an independently elected official. This policy is not set by the County Board. I commend her for rejecting partisan morality signaling and prioritizing public safety.

Meanwhile Myself and other San Diego Republican elected officials. It is working to find a solution to combat committee stupidity at the state level.

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We must return to an era when elected leaders prioritize voters’ best interests over political battles for the headlines. Until the time when politicians focused on maintaining hardworking people and everything. keep safe day Instead of protecting criminals here illegally who are trying to harm them.

Today I called the Oversight Committee to consider policy. We are calling for this new “Enhanced Wildlife Sanctuary” policy, and I urge San Diego residents to speak up and make your voice heard if this “Enhanced Wildlife Sanctuary” policy is not what you want for our community. you Call your supervisor and let them know. Because, as Governor Schwarzenegger said, Your safety is their first and highest obligation.